Legislative Branch
What are the 2 parts of Congress called?
Senate & House of Representatives
Who is the head of the executive branch?
President
What is the highest court in the country called?
The Supreme Court
Which branch of government proposed the "free college" bill in New York State?
Legislative Branch
Give one example of a democratic value.
Life
Liberty
Pursuit of Happiness
Justice
Equality
Diversity
Popular Sovereignty
Common Good
Truth
Patriotism
How many Senators does each state get?
2 per state
Who else is in the Executive Branch, aside from the President?
How many judges are on the Supreme Court?
9
If the New York State Congress passes the "Free College" proposal, which branch of government is able to pass or veto the law?
Executive Branch
Give one example of a founding document.
Declaration of Independence
The U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights
How many Representatives does each state get?
Representatives for states are based on each state's population (or how many people live in the state).
What do the Cabinet members do?
Give advise to the President about topics they are experts in.
Where is the U.S. Supreme Court located?
Washington D.C.
Even though Donald Trump was impeached 2 times, he was not removed from office. Why not?
75% of Senators did not vote to remove Trump from office. (57-43)
What is the purpose of the U.S. Constitution?
The U.S. Constitution explains the structure (organization) and rules for the U.S. government.
(It also contains the amendments, including the Bill of Rights.)
What is one power of the legislative branch?
Make laws
Impeach the President
Remove the President from office
Remove Judges through impeachment
Approve members of the Cabinet
Approve new Judges for the Supreme Court
Pass a bill to block Executive Orders
What is one power of the executive branch?
Approve or veto laws
Choose members of the Cabinet
Announce Executive Orders
Choose new Judges for the Supreme Court
What is one power of the judicial branch?
Decide if laws are constitutional
Override Executive Orders
There have been 94 legal challenges since January 2025 in response to actions by the Executive branch. Which branch of government will resolve the legal challenges?
Judicial Branch
Name a democratic value & give an example of how the U.S. government does not follow this value.
[many different answers]
How can the legislative branch check the power of the executive branch?
Impeach the President
Remove the President from office
Approve members of the Cabinet
Approve new Judges for the Supreme Court
Pass a bill to block Executive Orders
How can the Executive Branch check the power of the Legislative Branch?
Veto laws
How can the Judicial Branch check the power of the Executive Branch?
Override Executive Orders
Name a democratic value & give an example of how the U.S. government follows this value.
[many different answers]